FRACSAL EM3

FRACSAL EM3 is formulated as three separate products, Fracsal EM1, Fracsal EM2, and Fracsal EM3, each product with a different crosslink time. The Fracsal EM series consists of a specially sized, sparingly-soluble borate crosslinking agent and an alkaline salt modifier suspended in a carrier fluid with an extremely low aromatic content. Typical usage concentrations for all Fracsal EM products is from 1 to 3 gal per 1,000 gal of fracturing fluid with crosslink times ranging from 2 minutes to 11.5 minutes depending upon the pH, temperature, and type of polymer-based fracturing fluid system. Fracsal EM packaging can be customized to meet specific requirements.

Brand: FRACSAL (13 products)

Functions: Crosslinking Agent

Chemical Family: Borates, Boron-based Compounds

End Uses: Fracturing Fluids

Features: Water Soluble

Technical Data Sheet

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Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Borates,
Boron-based Compounds
Industrial Additives Functions: Crosslinking Agent
Technologies: Industrial Additives & Materials
Product Families: Industrial Additives & Materials — Oil, Gas & Mining Chemicals
Oilfield & Transport Chemicals

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Environmentally Friendly
Industrial Additives Features: Water Soluble

Applications & Uses

Markets: Industrial
Applications: Industrial — Oil, Gas & Mining
Exploration & Upstream
Industrial Additives End Use: Fracturing Fluids

Properties

Color

Physical Form

Appearance

Tan Liquid

Soluble in

Water

Environmental Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Biological Oxygen Demand	max. 2.0	mg/L	-
BTEX (S.W. 8260)	Below detection limit of 1 ppb	-	-
Chemical Oxygen Demand	50.5	mg/L	-
LC50, 96-hour	1000000.0	ppm	-

Physical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Pour Point	3.0	°C	ASTM D97
Specific Gravity	1.27 - 1.30	g/mL	-

Technical Details & Test Data

D50 - Microtox Testing

Test	EC 20	EC 50	PASS/FAIL
MTX- Threshold	5.6 L/m3 (3.0 - 10)	30 L/m3 (20 - 44)	not applicable
MTX - Confirmation @191L/m3	19% (<11 - 47)	91% (27 - >91)	PASS

Crosslink Times At Various pH Values

FRACSAL EM3 - Crosslink Times At Various Ph Values

Product	pH Value
Product	7.5	8.5	9.5	10.5	11.5
Fracsal EM1	11:34	6:36	4:51	6:54	11:16
Fracsal EM2	9:27	6:06	3:24	4:28	6:58
Fracsal EM3	4:05	2:57	2:09	2:57	5:06

Crosslink Time Test Parameters

Guar Base:	2% KCI
Polymer Concentration:	40 lb/1,000 gal
pH, adjusted with NaOH:	7.5-11.5
Viscosity, 300 rpm:	38-42 CP
Crosslinking Additive Concentration:	1.2 gal/1,000 gal
Temperature:	25°C (77°F)

Viscosity Versus Time

FRACSAL EM3 - Viscosity Versus Time

Viscosity Versus Time Test Parameters

Guar Base:	Water
Clay Stabilizer:	1 gal/1,000 gal
pH, adjusted with KOH:	11.7
Viscosity, 300 rpm:	10-25 CP
Fracsal EM3	3 gal/1,000 gal
Temperature:	93.3°C (200°F)
Pressure:	400 psi